Everyone's Blog Posts - BushcraftNZ2019-09-15T09:50:41Zhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noChar clothtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2019-07-16:5745113:BlogPost:780132019-07-16T07:12:39.000ZJeff Cameronhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/JeffCameron
<p>Hey guys, I have been meaning to do this for ages, making Char cloth.</p>
<p>I have used many other tinders in the past like cotton balls in Vaseline, dryer lint, pine fatwood etc but wanted to make some char cloth.</p>
<p>I got a metal tin from the op shop, punched a wee hole in the lid, cut up a brushed cotton shirt (also from the op shop) and put the cotton in the tin and placed it on the embers in my firebox at home. It took about 20 minutes for the gases to burn out and then I removed…</p>
<p>Hey guys, I have been meaning to do this for ages, making Char cloth.</p>
<p>I have used many other tinders in the past like cotton balls in Vaseline, dryer lint, pine fatwood etc but wanted to make some char cloth.</p>
<p>I got a metal tin from the op shop, punched a wee hole in the lid, cut up a brushed cotton shirt (also from the op shop) and put the cotton in the tin and placed it on the embers in my firebox at home. It took about 20 minutes for the gases to burn out and then I removed the tin and let it cool down, ta taaah char cloth<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3284122441?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3284122441?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left"/></a> </p>How To Find Wild Foods In NZ Bushtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2019-06-22:5745113:BlogPost:780042019-06-22T03:00:00.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>Hi everyone. </p>
<p> If you are interested in learning some wild bush foods and medicines; how to find and identify them, what parts are edible and when to eat them, then please check out the series I have been doing on my Youtube channel. The <strong>Playlists</strong> will have all of them so far.<br></br> <strong>Right now is the season for Kiekie Fruit to be eaten</strong>. Kiekie is easily spotted and is all over NZ, so it is well worth looking in your local area. Its fruit is quite…</p>
<p>Hi everyone. </p>
<p> If you are interested in learning some wild bush foods and medicines; how to find and identify them, what parts are edible and when to eat them, then please check out the series I have been doing on my Youtube channel. The <strong>Playlists</strong> will have all of them so far.<br/> <strong>Right now is the season for Kiekie Fruit to be eaten</strong>. Kiekie is easily spotted and is all over NZ, so it is well worth looking in your local area. Its fruit is quite palatable. If you are interested in tips for finding it yourself, you can check out the latest videos.<br/> DaveoutdoorsNZ.<br/> Hope you enjoy.</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJM5onI44mo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJM5onI44mo</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtuW-Whvew">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtuW-Whvew</a></p>
<p> Remember; <strong>day walks along your local public bush tracks are still "the New Zealand Bush"</strong>. The same plants, foods and medicines found deep in the NZ bush are also found right next to the tracks we walk and jog on. We don't have to plan a big group trip deep into the wilds to upgrade our bush craft and survival knowledge. Download some vids to your phone, go to your local bush reserve (even in the cities and towns) and check the plants against your downloads. It will be an awesome experience.</p>Home made dehydrated foodtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2018-08-07:5745113:BlogPost:755082018-08-07T20:42:19.000ZMatthieuhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Mathieu
<p>Hello,<br/>I would like to make my own dehydrated food.<br/>I got a look and found some cheap dehydrator on NZsale. Does someone have some experience with this?<br/>Do you thin this machine are OK?</p>
<p>Ta</p>
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<p>Hello,<br/>I would like to make my own dehydrated food.<br/>I got a look and found some cheap dehydrator on NZsale. Does someone have some experience with this?<br/>Do you thin this machine are OK?</p>
<p>Ta</p>
<p>matt</p>Super cat / fancy feast stove issuestag:bushcraft.org.nz,2018-08-06:5745113:BlogPost:753162018-08-06T10:01:12.000ZMatthieuhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Mathieu
<p>Hi,<br></br>Has anyone tried the Fancy feast stove? I am struggling to make the water boil.<br></br>I've only tried inside. And most of the time I am unable to bring the water to boil. I have noticed that when this is not working I don't have the jets on the side. Even when I use a primimg time of 2 minutes and more.</p>
<p>I think my denatured alcohol is not 'boiling'. I am using or was (I finished it) the digger surface cleaner vanilla. That s the only one that I found at bunnings (or in different…</p>
<p>Hi,<br/>Has anyone tried the Fancy feast stove? I am struggling to make the water boil.<br/>I've only tried inside. And most of the time I am unable to bring the water to boil. I have noticed that when this is not working I don't have the jets on the side. Even when I use a primimg time of 2 minutes and more.</p>
<p>I think my denatured alcohol is not 'boiling'. I am using or was (I finished it) the digger surface cleaner vanilla. That s the only one that I found at bunnings (or in different perfume).</p>
<p>I am using the design from the kit on this side not the one with the carbon felt.</p>
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<p>Any idea what can be wrong? My alcohol not alcoholic enough?</p>
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<p>DO you have any idea where I can find carbon felt here?</p>
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<p>Thanx</p>
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<p>Matthieu</p>Bushcrafting nz face booktag:bushcraft.org.nz,2018-06-30:5745113:BlogPost:751132018-06-30T23:17:56.000ZSimonhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Simon771
Hi folks<br />
Being not very techy despite trying on odd occasion's and having very limited time like most folk, I have struggled to post or keep up with the site.<br />
I find things gave to be fast simple and there ready for me to use them hence the face book page I've started.<br />
Not wanting to detract from this site as it is far more comprehensive than fb page I just hoped to open an avenue for folks to post pics etc but it is getting lonely and 1 sided but I do not know how to get info out there.<br />
If…
Hi folks<br />
Being not very techy despite trying on odd occasion's and having very limited time like most folk, I have struggled to post or keep up with the site.<br />
I find things gave to be fast simple and there ready for me to use them hence the face book page I've started.<br />
Not wanting to detract from this site as it is far more comprehensive than fb page I just hoped to open an avenue for folks to post pics etc but it is getting lonely and 1 sided but I do not know how to get info out there.<br />
If this goes up please pop over have a look and join in.<br />
It's a start!<br />
Regards Simon, west Auckland.Bushcraft gathering or moottag:bushcraft.org.nz,2018-06-16:5745113:BlogPost:749062018-06-16T17:35:21.000ZSimonhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Simon771
Hi there.<br />
I intend to starting planning bushcraft type gatherings, or moots as we called them in the UK, over here in NZ.<br />
These will take the form of informal get togethers with the intention of identifying what it is people would want from this type of activity.<br />
Initially this may have to be at a chosen DOC site (always cheap but cheerful) whilst other options are sourced.<br />
Please note, as said above, these are to be informal information and social events in the first instance, but I feel this…
Hi there.<br />
I intend to starting planning bushcraft type gatherings, or moots as we called them in the UK, over here in NZ.<br />
These will take the form of informal get togethers with the intention of identifying what it is people would want from this type of activity.<br />
Initially this may have to be at a chosen DOC site (always cheap but cheerful) whilst other options are sourced.<br />
Please note, as said above, these are to be informal information and social events in the first instance, but I feel this is an important first step.<br />
Due to the difficulty in ever trying to organize anything like this, I will set date, time, and venue to suite myself to ensure this happens and if no one else shows any interest or commitment I am able to get out and enjoy myself whilst at the same continuing to offer this type of event, to get something going in our beautiful countryside.<br />
Regards and more to follow.<br />
Simon.Six Hours On A Sunday:tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2018-04-02:5745113:BlogPost:745052018-04-02T10:49:31.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>Six Hours On A Sunday: wild edibles, natural tinders, kit testing.</p>
<p>Easter Sunday morning. I got up later than I wanted which meant getting into the bush a lot later than I had planned.</p>
<p> I got dressed, filled my canteen, grabbed some food, got me and my gear into the car and drove to where I had planned to go. It was already 10.30am when I headed into the bush. I came out at 4.30pm. I spent six hours under the canopy. Doesn’t sound like much time but I made the most of it. I…</p>
<p>Six Hours On A Sunday: wild edibles, natural tinders, kit testing.</p>
<p>Easter Sunday morning. I got up later than I wanted which meant getting into the bush a lot later than I had planned.</p>
<p> I got dressed, filled my canteen, grabbed some food, got me and my gear into the car and drove to where I had planned to go. It was already 10.30am when I headed into the bush. I came out at 4.30pm. I spent six hours under the canopy. Doesn’t sound like much time but I made the most of it. I counted fourteen different things that I practiced or revised while I was in there. I could have done more if I got my arse out of the sack earlier but I made a plan with the time I did have and went bush anyway. A lot can be done in a small amount of time.</p>
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<p><strong> Supple Jack Shoots. Can Be Broken Off The Vine And Eaten Raw.</strong></p>
<p>On the walk in I took my time, stopping often at various plants and features, digging into my knowledge and revising what I knew about them. I spent a lot of time trying to spot the elusive edible supplejack shoots. By the end of the day I had found about ten. I ate one and left the rest to continue growing.</p>
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<p><strong> Nikau Palm Shoots. An Easily Harvested Food When Nikau Are Growing In The Area</strong></p>
<p>Collecting tinder, kindling and fuel for a small fire was time consuming. It had been raining recently and much of the dead standing wood was damp. I had to be picky and found a small amount of dry dead standing branches and dry dead supplejack vine.</p>
<p>I made a small birds nest of natural tinder (dead kei kei leaves and the insides of dead punga stumps). My favourite tinder, kei kei leaves, did not want to produce a flame. The birds nest caught the ferro rod ember but took about five minutes to be coaxed into flame by blowing air through the nest. Careful laying of the kindling and fuel as the flames caught hold resulted in a great cooking fire to boil my water for kawa kawa tea.</p>
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<p><strong>Kawa Kawa Tea. A Nice Peppery Taste. Some Recommend Adding Lemon For Flavour.</strong></p>
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<p>Kawa kawa tea is a nice drink to sit back and relax with. I boiled the water in flame and on coals then removed from the heat and added about three or four kawa kawa leaves. After steeping for five minutes it was ready to drink.</p>
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<p><strong>Food And Fuel. Kawa Kawa Leaves, A Nikau Shoot, Supple Jack Vines And A Kei Kei Vine In The Back Ground Working Its Way Up A Tree.</strong></p>
<p>After a lunch of muslie bars and about 30cm of supplejack shoot I practiced lighting natural tinder with my ferro rod. Nothing is guaranteed in the New Zealand bush particularly trying to get flame from bits of the forest. One of the natural tinders that had, on previous attempts, produced flame did not want to ignite today. Moisture levels could be the culprit.</p>
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<p><strong> Ready To Test Out Some Native Tinder.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Thin, Tan Coloured Strands From Inside Dead Punga Logs Can Catch An Ember From A Ferro Rod.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Punga Strands Did Not Flame This Time But Did Produce A Smoldering Ember.</strong></p>
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<p>Testing out my new twenty-dollar East European haversack. First impressions: A good item. The fabric is tough but a little lighter in weight than I am used to. The design of the bag holds a lot of kit securely. This bag did not come with a shoulder strap. I fixed this by using an old M16 Rifle Sling. Paracord was used to tie the sling to each of the two D-Rings on the bag. It worked well and was comfortable to carry all day.</p>
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<p><strong> East European Haversack. Hungarian Poncho/Shelter. My Belt Kit.</strong></p>
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<p></p>tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2018-02-19:5745113:BlogPost:742332018-02-19T00:00:00.000ZJonathan Actonhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/JonathanActon
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545607975?profile=original" target="_self"><br/> <img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545607975?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>This morning I watched Black Stump NZ Bushcraft &amp; Survival's video on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoAykNl5q3c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Finding &amp; harvesting fatwood.</a></p>
<p>I've been meaning to go out and find/gather some fatwood since reading about it on here, and after watching his video I really wanted to find some.</p>
<p>I went down on the neighbours farm to a small clump of pine trees, I knew there were also a few fallen down ones.</p>
<p>Instead of…</p>
<p>This morning I watched Black Stump NZ Bushcraft &amp; Survival's video on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoAykNl5q3c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finding &amp; harvesting fatwood.</a></p>
<p>I've been meaning to go out and find/gather some fatwood since reading about it on here, and after watching his video I really wanted to find some.</p>
<p>I went down on the neighbours farm to a small clump of pine trees, I knew there were also a few fallen down ones.</p>
<p>Instead of searching the base of the tree for fatwood I focused on the shoulders. I sawed off one and <span>Voilà! the centre of the branch was full of fatwood, sawed off a few more and got mostly the same result. With one piece I shaved some like a feather stick and a few strikes with my firesteel got a great flame that just burnt and burnt. I didn't make a proper fire because of how dry it is.</span></p>
<p><span>I'd love to hear what you guys think and if you have had any success (or failures) with fatwood,</span></p>
<p><span>Thanks,</span></p>
<p>Zebedy</p>
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<p>For Christmas my sister got me a <a href="https://www.macpac.co.nz/firesteel-scout.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Macpac Firesteel</a>.</p>
<p>I tested it out today and I thought I would do a review on it.</p>
<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
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<li>Throws a decent spark (When Compared with a light my fire firesteel)</li>
<li>Bright colour</li>
<li>Included striker</li>
<li>Included lanyard</li>
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<li>Only one size (The size is decent but a larger…</li>
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<p>For Christmas my sister got me a <a href="https://www.macpac.co.nz/firesteel-scout.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Macpac Firesteel</a>.</p>
<p>I tested it out today and I thought I would do a review on it.</p>
<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>
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<li>Throws a decent spark (When Compared with a light my fire firesteel)</li>
<li>Bright colour</li>
<li>Included striker</li>
<li>Included lanyard</li>
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<p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>
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<li>Only one size (The size is decent but a larger option would be nice)</li>
<li>I found the striker handle awkward to hold. ( My thumb kept slipping when I tried to strike it which was a nuisance)</li>
<li>The striker is a liitle short for my liking</li>
<li>The striker snapped... (I was striking the rod when the striker snapped on me, I used my knife after that and got a fire going but still annoying)</li>
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<p>So yeah that is my basic review of the Macpac Firesteel, I'm happy with the sparks that the rod can throw but the striker was a disappointment and I'm not a fan of how you have to hold it. The bright colour makes it easy to find if I drop it (Joe Robinet :P).</p>
<p>I would appreciate any feedback and it would be great to know if anyone else has used this firesteel and what (If any) problems they have had with it.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Zebedy</p>
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<p></p>Out in the bush and a neat little findtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-12-09:5745113:BlogPost:740102017-12-09T03:44:59.000ZZebedyhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/ZebedyBenHarris
<p>Had a good few hours out in the bush today.</p>
<p>Worked on my shelter that I am hopefully going to do a few overnighters in soon.</p>
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<p>I was walking through the bush, looking for some suitable dead branches when I came across this…</p>
<p>Had a good few hours out in the bush today.</p>
<p>Worked on my shelter that I am hopefully going to do a few overnighters in soon.</p>
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<p>I was walking through the bush, looking for some suitable dead branches when I came across this cow skull,</p>
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<p>(It was on the ground I put the skull on the log)</p>
<p>Unfortunately there was no jaw bone intact or one around that I could see but still a nice find. </p>Navigation Practicetag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-11-08:5745113:BlogPost:729152017-11-08T01:24:15.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>Hi yall. I live in Hamilton, Waikato and would be very interested in hooking up with others to learn and practice Navigation. I suck at it so I am hoping that a few others will suck less than me so I can learn and get skilled up. But anyone should come and we can teach ourselves if need be.</p>
<p>This would be a great time to meet up with others on this site, get in some outdoors time and experience, test out some of our kit (and our fire making skills for a hot brew during the breaks) . If…</p>
<p>Hi yall. I live in Hamilton, Waikato and would be very interested in hooking up with others to learn and practice Navigation. I suck at it so I am hoping that a few others will suck less than me so I can learn and get skilled up. But anyone should come and we can teach ourselves if need be.</p>
<p>This would be a great time to meet up with others on this site, get in some outdoors time and experience, test out some of our kit (and our fire making skills for a hot brew during the breaks) . If I do the navigation for the group we will most likely even get a chance to use our survival equipment haha.</p>
<p>Please sign in, like and respond with your ideas. I can provide a map for any area we go into, that the group can share. </p>
<p>Thanks everyone. Dave</p>My Fällkniven F1tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-11-05:5745113:BlogPost:729052017-11-05T02:44:34.000ZZebedyhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/ZebedyBenHarris
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<p>My Fällkniven F1 came in the post yesterday and I've spent the last few hours today testing and trying it out. So far I am pleased with the results.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608961?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608961?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
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<p>One of the only problems that I have is that the the button clasp is a bit…</p>
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<p>My Fällkniven F1 came in the post yesterday and I've spent the last few hours today testing and trying it out. So far I am pleased with the results.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608961?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608961?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>One of the only problems that I have is that the the button clasp is a bit awkward to do up and requires two hands. Its a bit tight and needs to be pulled tight so that it connects, I guess its so it holds the knife nice and firm. But it's not a biggy just me being fussy.<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608992?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608992?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545652721?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545652721?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>So yeah...I'm pretty pleased with the knife. I can't really do a proper review on it as it would be pretty biased. Otherwise I would have just wasted over $200. </p>
<p></p>The knot tying bible by Colin Jarmantag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-11-03:5745113:BlogPost:729012017-11-03T21:10:43.000ZZebedyhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/ZebedyBenHarris
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608903?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608903?profile=original" width="189" class="align-full"/></a>I find real value in this book... I learn the majority of my knots from it. </p>
<p>You can buy it on fishpond for 40% for $31.80 or on book depository for $26.53.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608903?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608903?profile=original" width="189" class="align-full"/></a>I find real value in this book... I learn the majority of my knots from it. </p>
<p>You can buy it on fishpond for 40% for $31.80 or on book depository for $26.53.</p>
<p></p>A bit of carving and stufftag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-10-31:5745113:BlogPost:723162017-10-31T05:58:27.000ZZebedyhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/ZebedyBenHarris
<p>So I just watched <a href="http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9yxPiPhIgg" target="_blank">Esra Hansens</a> latest video and it inspired me to try and make my only spatula... It's a bit crude but here ya go.…</p>
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<p>So I just watched <a href="http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9yxPiPhIgg" target="_blank">Esra Hansens</a> latest video and it inspired me to try and make my only spatula... It's a bit crude but here ya go.</p>
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<p>Recently I have just ordered a Fallkniven F1 so I'm pretty excited about that!!!</p>
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<p>Zebedy.</p>Woodcraft And Camping. A book by Nessmuktag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-10-27:5745113:BlogPost:724142017-10-27T23:30:00.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>If you are interested in camping and bushcraft the way our forefathers used to do it then you will love this book!</p>
<p>George Sears (Nessmuk) had this book published in 1920 but in it he relates his experience and expertise from trips into the wilds of the USA as far back as the 1800s.</p>
<p>It is written in an old english style that connects you with his time and the way people used to think and communicate back then. Nessmuk not only shares his thoughts on the times he lived in but…</p>
<p>If you are interested in camping and bushcraft the way our forefathers used to do it then you will love this book!</p>
<p>George Sears (Nessmuk) had this book published in 1920 but in it he relates his experience and expertise from trips into the wilds of the USA as far back as the 1800s.</p>
<p>It is written in an old english style that connects you with his time and the way people used to think and communicate back then. Nessmuk not only shares his thoughts on the times he lived in but also, by vivid examples of right and wrong, success and failure, best and just ok, he gives instruction and a few drawings on how to "smooth it" not "rough it" on wilderness adventures. </p>
<p>Fire, shelter, campcraft, equipment and clothing, it is all covered here.</p>
<p>This book is an easy, fun read and easy to find. Fish Pond sells them for less than $20.</p>
<p>I am looking for more reads, fiction or nonfiction, related to bushcraft and survival. If you have any suggestions can you let me know? Thanks heaps.</p>Hatchet- Gary Paulsentag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-10-13:5745113:BlogPost:719362017-10-13T00:00:00.000ZZebedyhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/ZebedyBenHarris
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545609396?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545609396?profile=original" width="335" class="align-full"/></a>Awesome book... Really inspired me!</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545609396?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545609396?profile=original" width="335" class="align-full"/></a>Awesome book... Really inspired me!</p>Best Campfire Comptag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-08-24:5745113:BlogPost:715622017-08-24T12:38:44.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>Labour weekend. Camped by a creek in the Puhoi bush. About to chow down on my favourite canned cuisine. This awesome meal was followed by a sleepless night on incredibly hard ground. One week later, when my back pain finally subsided, I went hunting for a hammock. …</p>
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<p>Labour weekend. Camped by a creek in the Puhoi bush. About to chow down on my favourite canned cuisine. This awesome meal was followed by a sleepless night on incredibly hard ground. One week later, when my back pain finally subsided, I went hunting for a hammock. </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2465079283?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2465079283?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p>Campfiretag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-08-14:5745113:BlogPost:713132017-08-14T00:31:36.000ZPeter Bellhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/PeterBell
<p>After tipping out of our canoe in rapids. We needed a considerable sized fire to dry our gear.</p>
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<p>After tipping out of our canoe in rapids. We needed a considerable sized fire to dry our gear.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545609812?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545609812?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="750"/></a></p>Best Campfire Photo Competition (ends Sept 3rd 2017)tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2017-08-11:5745113:BlogPost:716022017-08-11T17:00:00.000ZRyan Johnson-Hunthttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Ryan
<p>Upload your best campfire photo to win a $50 voucher to <a href="https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/" target="_blank">Army and Outdoors (also known as Kiwi Disposals)</a> who ship nationwide.</p>
<p>Simply <a href="http://bushcraft.org.nz/profiles/blog/new" target="_self">create a blog post</a> and upload the photo along with a short blurb about where, how, and why you made the campfire. Be sure to add a "fire" tag to the post (comment below with any questions on how to do…</p>
<p>Upload your best campfire photo to win a $50 voucher to <a href="https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/" target="_blank">Army and Outdoors (also known as Kiwi Disposals)</a> who ship nationwide.</p>
<p>Simply <a href="http://bushcraft.org.nz/profiles/blog/new" target="_self">create a blog post</a> and upload the photo along with a short blurb about where, how, and why you made the campfire. Be sure to add a "fire" tag to the post (comment below with any questions on how to do this)</p>
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<p>Rules:</p>
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<li>You must take the photo yourself</li>
<li>No altering the photo</li>
<li>Competition ends Sunday 3rd Sept 2017 at midnight NZ time</li>
<li>I will be the judge (and open to bribes...jokes)</li>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608286?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545608286?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p>Toa Hunter Gatherertag:bushcraft.org.nz,2016-08-29:5745113:BlogPost:428112016-08-29T11:43:55.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>Toa Hunter Gatherer.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nzbowhunter/">https://www.facebook.com/nzbowhunter/</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsAWo1AuIVA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsAWo1AuIVA</a></p>
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<p>There is a new show coming to Maori TV this September.</p>
<p><br></br>Above are links to "Toa Hunter Gathers's" Facebook page and Youtube Channel. Well worth checking this out.</p>
<p><br></br>New Zealand is loaded with experienced outdoors/bush men and…</p>
<p>Toa Hunter Gatherer.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nzbowhunter/">https://www.facebook.com/nzbowhunter/</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsAWo1AuIVA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsAWo1AuIVA</a></p>
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<p>There is a new show coming to Maori TV this September.</p>
<p><br/>Above are links to "Toa Hunter Gathers's" Facebook page and Youtube Channel. Well worth checking this out.</p>
<p><br/>New Zealand is loaded with experienced outdoors/bush men and women. It is great to see this interest/passion taking off.</p>Bushcrafters needed for bush worktag:bushcraft.org.nz,2016-07-10:5745113:BlogPost:423602016-07-10T08:49:49.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p>Hi Guys</p>
<p>This is mostly of interest to Auckland and surrounding area members but may be of interest to more.</p>
<p>The land owner of a large area of NZ bush is looking for a person or people who are interested in the outdoors to help control the possum and rodent problem in the area by topping up small bait stations with poison pellets. </p>
<p>I have been working this land by myself for a few years. I am moving to the Waikato and will be looking for an opportunity to do the same down…</p>
<p>Hi Guys</p>
<p>This is mostly of interest to Auckland and surrounding area members but may be of interest to more.</p>
<p>The land owner of a large area of NZ bush is looking for a person or people who are interested in the outdoors to help control the possum and rodent problem in the area by topping up small bait stations with poison pellets. </p>
<p>I have been working this land by myself for a few years. I am moving to the Waikato and will be looking for an opportunity to do the same down there. This means Puhoi is in need of people who can take over. </p>
<p>The job is easy. Bill (a Puhoi resident who runs the possum control in the area) keeps you topped up with pellets. You simply walk the trail and top up each of the stations. This can be done once every one or two months.</p>
<p>The benefits to volunteering are improved fitness via bush tramping tracks, helping bring back the native wild life and plants - AND - free access to some awesome privately owned, uninhabited NZ Bush where you are free to camp out, practice bushcraft skills, navigation, shelter building, bushcraft cooking over an open fire, eeling and a whole range of things you can add to the list.</p>
<p>This area can be worked by one person or a group. There are even more older tracks that can be worked but need the volunteers. Maybe some of our Auckland Region Members can get together and "adopt" Puhoi as their own area, clean out the rodents and get in some great bush time, camping and bushcraft skills in the process?! Just an idea. </p>
<p>If you want to get a taste for the area check out my Youtube channel as most of the videos are filmed there. This is not only a sleezy way to get more views on my channel lol but you will actually see the area and the job. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=daveoutdoorsnz">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=daveoutdoorsnz</a></p>
<p>Let me know quickly if you are interested in finding out more by replying to this blog. We can then contact each other. I leave for Hamilton in mid-August so we have limited time to sort it. </p>
<p>Thanks for your time. Looking forward to hearing from you. Dave</p>
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<p></p>Youtube Channel on the NZ Bushtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2016-03-10:5745113:BlogPost:414052016-03-10T11:23:54.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p style="text-align: left;">Hi guys.</p>
<p>I just joined the growing group of Youtubers and started a channel. It is about the NZ bush, bushcraft, kit and gear, enjoying the outdoors and how to get out there. It is called daveoutdoorsnz. if you are interested in videos of the awesome NZ outdoors then you might like to check it out. I love the NZ bush and photographing things so I put it together into videos. Please check them out and let me know what you think. Here is the link to my…</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Hi guys.</p>
<p>I just joined the growing group of Youtubers and started a channel. It is about the NZ bush, bushcraft, kit and gear, enjoying the outdoors and how to get out there. It is called daveoutdoorsnz. if you are interested in videos of the awesome NZ outdoors then you might like to check it out. I love the NZ bush and photographing things so I put it together into videos. Please check them out and let me know what you think. Here is the link to my channel</p>
<p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/daveoutdoorsnz">http://tinyurl.com/daveoutdoorsnz</a></p>
<p>If you like a video please give it a "like" by clicking the thumbs-up tab just below the video and subscribe to the channel. This will give me a big head and will encourage me to film and post more videos.</p>
<p>Thanks guys.</p>
<p>The NZ bush is awesome. See ya out there.</p>Gorge Navigation - simple techniquetag:bushcraft.org.nz,2016-02-09:5745113:BlogPost:404382016-02-09T08:57:02.000ZFrank Williamshttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/frankwilliams
<p>Hi everyone,<br></br>I did a great gorge trip this last weekend and while doing it I figured a simple way to navigate. This is usually difficult in gorges because of the lack of good landmarks but this methods makes it really simple... so here it is... Check your map and count the number of significant left or right turns. Then while you are traveling all you need to do is to keep an eye on the big picture lie of the land and keep a count of either lefts or rights... So simple and it worked very…</p>
<p>Hi everyone,<br/>I did a great gorge trip this last weekend and while doing it I figured a simple way to navigate. This is usually difficult in gorges because of the lack of good landmarks but this methods makes it really simple... so here it is... Check your map and count the number of significant left or right turns. Then while you are traveling all you need to do is to keep an eye on the big picture lie of the land and keep a count of either lefts or rights... So simple and it worked very well for me. Try it some time.<br/>Cheers<br/>Frank</p>BAHCO LAPLANDER SAW NATO ISSUE For Saletag:bushcraft.org.nz,2015-05-03:5745113:BlogPost:392462015-05-03T19:00:00.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<p><span>Hi guys and gals.</span></p>
<p>Just to let you know. I have been selling a bit of bushcraft/survival kit on Trademe. I am trying out a few things related to bushcraft and selling kit was one of them. I am selling off my remaining stock so that I can try out some new things in bushcraft, most likely photography. </p>
<p>I would like to sell the remaining items so that I can get my expenses back and purchase some camera equipment. </p>
<p>For anyone who is interested and a member of…</p>
<p><span>Hi guys and gals.</span></p>
<p>Just to let you know. I have been selling a bit of bushcraft/survival kit on Trademe. I am trying out a few things related to bushcraft and selling kit was one of them. I am selling off my remaining stock so that I can try out some new things in bushcraft, most likely photography. </p>
<p>I would like to sell the remaining items so that I can get my expenses back and purchase some camera equipment. </p>
<p>For anyone who is interested and a member of this website I can offer you free shipping of anything you buy. That will be a $3 to $10 saving on every purchase. </p>
<p>My margins are incredibly low so these are very good prices, in some cases at cost or lower. I hope you find the stuff interesting.</p>
<p>1. Please go to Trademe and search for <span>BAHCO LAPLANDER SAW NATO ISSUE, then click on Sellers Other Listings, to see the full range.</span></p>
<p><span>2. Then contact me via this website (I check in regularly) with any questions or items you may be interested in.</span></p>
<p><span>Thanks everyone. Dave (Quigley)</span></p>
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<p><span>BAHCO LAPLANDER SAW NATO ISSUE</span></p>Budget Bushcraft Re-postedtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2015-04-19:5745113:BlogPost:392382015-04-19T21:00:00.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
<h3 class="title"><a href="http://bushcraft.org.nz/profiles/blogs/budget-bushcraft">Budget Bushcraft</a></h3>
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<p>Hi guys. This is just a re-post of one way to get kit together relatively quickly and inexpensively. All this stuff can be can be found at our local shops here in NZ. </p>
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<h3 class="title"><a href="http://bushcraft.org.nz/profiles/blogs/budget-bushcraft">Budget Bushcraft</a></h3>
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<p>Hi guys. This is just a re-post of one way to get kit together relatively quickly and inexpensively. All this stuff can be can be found at our local shops here in NZ. </p>
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<p></p>World Stove design - wood gas stove.tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2015-04-19:5745113:BlogPost:393522015-04-19T06:15:20.000ZKesate Iyasuhttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/KesateIyasu
<p>Just tried the world stove design that Stephen Coote posted about a few years back and it works like a charm.</p>
<p>I wanted a more bullet proof inner tin that was a bit thicker than a fruit tin can so i managed to find a smaller nesting styled Stainless Steel chopstick holder at a $2 store and surprise to my eyes, it was pre drilled with drainer type holes ( although vertically so could be too much air flow ) and nestled nicely inside a stainless steel coffee tin.</p>
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<p>Follow the…</p>
<p>Just tried the world stove design that Stephen Coote posted about a few years back and it works like a charm.</p>
<p>I wanted a more bullet proof inner tin that was a bit thicker than a fruit tin can so i managed to find a smaller nesting styled Stainless Steel chopstick holder at a $2 store and surprise to my eyes, it was pre drilled with drainer type holes ( although vertically so could be too much air flow ) and nestled nicely inside a stainless steel coffee tin.</p>
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<p>Follow the world stove design, eyeballed the holes pretty decent - ish, filed down the rough spots so i don't cut my fingers and tah dah, a improv world stove design. I burnt it for ten minutes and it was decent, i placed the lid on a bit too early as it was starting to smoke but all in all it worked.</p>
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<p>Tools i used were: a cordless hand drill with regular HS steel drill bits in both 4mm and 9 mm sizes, a cold chisel/flat head screwdriver on my clamp axe multi tool and a 4 way file, ferro rod, spine of my ole hickory butcher's knife . Materials were: a S/S chopstick holder &amp; a S/S Coffee tin, gorse type wood and cotton ball soaked in vaseline &amp; hand sanitizer ( I like to experiment with different accelerants for cotton ball surefire's, some cheapie $2 store glues can be used in a pinch or fat wood or charred material such as cotton cloth or cotton rope .</p>
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<p>WILL POST LINK TO SHORT VID OF IT SOON ! UPLOADING AS WE SPEAK </p>
<p> </p>Getting Out There. Blanket Roll Camp Outtag:bushcraft.org.nz,2015-04-05:5745113:BlogPost:395452015-04-05T07:30:00.000ZDavehttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/Dave
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<p>A cool little phrase on the Bushcraft NZ website says Learn, Share and Get Out There. Getting out there doesn’t happen unless I make a plan to do it. Without the learning my getting out there could end up a disaster. I decided to try something I have been thinking about for a while. A Blanket Roll Camp Out. I learned how to do it, I got out there and did it. This article is the sharing part.…</p>
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<p>A cool little phrase on the Bushcraft NZ website says Learn, Share and Get Out There. Getting out there doesn’t happen unless I make a plan to do it. Without the learning my getting out there could end up a disaster. I decided to try something I have been thinking about for a while. A Blanket Roll Camp Out. I learned how to do it, I got out there and did it. This article is the sharing part.</p>
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<p>I am always looking to scale down my bush kit and replace it with skills and knowledge. Self-reliance and improvisation can save me carrying a lot of supplies and equipment.</p>
<p>Blanket roll camping, to my mind anyway, is about carrying basic kit wrapped up in a woolen blanket. The blanket is bedding but also a backpack that allows me to travel light. I have to plan properly and carry just what is necessary. Many 1860s American Civil War photographs show soldiers carrying blanket rolls draped over their shoulders as they march off to battle. Blanket roll history dates back even further.</p>
<p>I made the decision to do a one night camp out on Easter Friday with a blanket roll, using my army surplus Italian Army Wool Blanket.</p>
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<p>This hideous example of a blanket roll was rapidly put together for this rushed photo to show how a blanket roll can be carried. A properly rolled and tied blanket roll can be seen later in this article.</p>
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<p>In the Malaysian jungle I used a hammock and light weight wool blanket for a couple of years but carried in a pack. Using the blanket as my carrying system was a new idea and I needed some “how-to” help. </p>
<p><b><br/> Learning.</b> My first stop, as usual for me, was my favorite Youtube channel. Shaman Forge Bush Craft (blackoracle69). Blackie has been out in the bush since he was a kid. He is also a Living Historian who applies his knowledge. He is a good man to learn what works and what doesn’t. </p>
<p>I won’t get into much detail about how I put my blanket roll together. I just copied what Blackie said on Youtube. If you’re interested it is well worth checking out his channel. </p>
<p>The blanket is exposed to the elements and bush, which can wet and potentially damage it, but it can be repaired if needed. A tarpaulin shelter (or my complete hennessy hammock) is protected inside the roll. A wet wool blanket can still retain 80% of a person’s body heat and can be dried by a fire. But a wet blanket is incredibly heavy and takes a long time to dry out. I would opt to keep my blanket roll as dry as possible by using a large rubbish bag to cover the roll and cut holes for the cordage to come through. </p>
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<p>Using a blanket roll pushes you to think about reducing what you carry. I had to think, “I am going out for two days and one night. What do I REALLY NEED”?!</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Close up of contents:</strong> <strong>precooked can of food</strong>, <strong>silky pocket boy saw 130</strong>, <strong>book</strong> for night time reading, <strong>kitchen kit</strong> (can opener, plastic spoon, matches with cotton ball, toothpaste, toothbrush, sew repair kit, balm for cuts/bites/stings/dry skin), <strong>paracord</strong> is for tying blanket roll closed,</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Close up of contents:</strong> spare <strong>warm</strong> <strong>socks</strong>, <strong>head torch</strong>, small stainless steel <strong>cup</strong>, <strong>1/2 bar soap</strong> in zip lock bag, tree hugger <strong>hammock straps</strong>, <strong>thermal shirt</strong>, <strong>hammock and rain fly</strong>. </p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The soap and head torch will stow into the cup before rolling.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Continue rolling until complete. The blanket roll should be tight and balanced. There may be some lumps from the bulky contents. This is not a problem as long as they are not uncomfortable when carrying the blanket roll. Unroll and re-position the contents if needed.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Once rolled tie at the ends and at either side of the center of your blanket roll. Attach the cordage for straps and you are ready of go.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Please remember to check out Blackies Youtube Channel for the full learning on making a blanket roll.</p>
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<p><b>Getting Out There.</b> Making a blanket roll allows two carrying options. One is to drape the roll over a shoulder and across the body. Hang the roll from the right or left shoulder and across the body to the opposite hip. The other option (as shown) is to tie on some thick cordage to act as shoulder straps and carry the blanket roll like a back pack. Due to the summer heat and bush walking I chose the back pack option (carrying across the body can get quite hot and clumsy in close country).</p>
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<p>The blanket roll back pack worked better than I expected even in very thick bush. It hugged my back well and, due to its light weight and narrow profile, I moved around the bush with ease. The cordage shoulder straps dug into my shoulders a bit but were tolerable. For longer walks or more rugged terrain I could substitute army surplus webbing shoulder straps or pad the cordage.</p>
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<p>I carried my equipment and food in three ways. A belt kit, a haversack and my blanket roll. I took only one liter of water. I planned to camp close to a water source I was familiar with so I brought purification tablets and a means to boil creek water. For dinner I had one can of food and some ready mixed coffee sachets rolled up in my blanket roll. Muslie bars and canned tuna were in my haversack for breakfast and lunch. If I used dehydrated meals instead of canned food I could walk and camp comfortably like this for about four days. Any longer and I would be wanting the extra luxuries and comforts that I can bring in a back pack.</p>
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<p>The blanket kept me warm in my hammock when combined with a thermal mat, a wool beanie, fleece shirt and warm socks. </p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The completed blanket roll with thermal mat rolled up and tied to the back. My belt kit is to the left. My haversack to the right with a light rain jacket rolled up and held in place under the flap.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"></p>Great Outdoor Expo.tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2015-03-31:5745113:BlogPost:392212015-03-31T03:56:59.000ZSimon Amoshttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/SimonAMos
<div class="Ct">Great to see you at the Great Outdoor Expo. Enjoy using the gear you bought. Thanks for exchanging ideas, opinions and experiences. Not too late to sign up for the newsletter, if you didn't do so. Visit the website and register your interest. <a href="http://southislandsurvival.co.nz/contact-us/" target="_blank">http://southislandsurvival.co.nz/contact-us/</a></div>
<div class="Ct">Great to see you at the Great Outdoor Expo. Enjoy using the gear you bought. Thanks for exchanging ideas, opinions and experiences. Not too late to sign up for the newsletter, if you didn't do so. Visit the website and register your interest. <a href="http://southislandsurvival.co.nz/contact-us/" target="_blank">http://southislandsurvival.co.nz/contact-us/</a></div>South Island Survival at Outdoors Expo - 29 March 2015tag:bushcraft.org.nz,2015-03-26:5745113:BlogPost:392182015-03-26T06:29:45.000ZSimon Amoshttp://bushcraft.org.nz/profile/SimonAMos
<p>South Island Survival (Caroline and Simon) have secured a display space at the Marlborough Express Great Outdoors Expo at Blenheim's A and P Showground on 29 March 2015. We'll have survival tools, equipment and Kits for sale; and would love to see you there to 'talk survival'.</p>
<p><a href="http://marlborough4fun.co.nz/event/great-outdoor-expo/" target="_blank">http://marlborough4fun.co.nz/event/great-outdoor-expo/</a></p>
<p>South Island Survival (Caroline and Simon) have secured a display space at the Marlborough Express Great Outdoors Expo at Blenheim's A and P Showground on 29 March 2015. We'll have survival tools, equipment and Kits for sale; and would love to see you there to 'talk survival'.</p>
<p><a href="http://marlborough4fun.co.nz/event/great-outdoor-expo/" target="_blank">http://marlborough4fun.co.nz/event/great-outdoor-expo/</a></p>